Answers to the questions we hear most often about luxury river cruises and small-ship expeditions. These are general guides to help you plan; for live availability, pricing and reservations, contact Palace Tours, who handle every booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about luxury river and small-ship cruises, answered.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Palace on Waves sell cruises?
No — we are an inspiration and research site. Palace Tours handles all bookings, dates and prices.
How long is a river cruise?
Most run seven nights, with shorter three- to five-night options and longer voyages of ten to fourteen nights.
What is the difference between a river and an expedition cruise?
River cruises focus on cities and scenery along a waterway; expedition cruises, such as in the Galápagos, focus on wildlife and guided landings.
Are flights included?
Not usually. Getting to the embarkation city is typically arranged separately — confirm with Palace Tours.
Can you arrange single cabins or connecting cabins?
Cabin arrangements and any single supplement vary by ship and departure; Palace Tours can advise for your dates.
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